Spear Education

Take the next step in your Spear Core Curriculum journey with "Occlusion in Clinical Practice", taught by Spear Resident Faculty Members Dr. Darin Dichter and Dr. Curt Ringhofer. This workshop will help you improve your confidence and predictability with complex restorative cases through hands-on exercises, including: ➡️ Assessing patient risk factors and whether they're safe to treat. ➡️ When it's safe to use the patient's existing occlusion or if it needs to be altered. ➡️ How to take centric relation records with confidence and efficiency. ➡️ Rapid fabrication of an anterior bite plane appliance. Swipe for a sneak peak and click through to learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZkObcs

Is your dental team helping you drive practice growth? Join John Stamper LIVE on November 21st at 12pm PT for a conversation with Spear Visiting Faculty Member, Dr. Dan Butterman, and Spear's VP of Practice Growth Strategies, Amy Morgan. They’ll be discussing how Spear’s practice evaluation tool helped Dr. Butterman identify growth opportunities within his practice and the steps he took to implement our coaching and team training program, Navigator. Want to learn more? Take our practice evaluator today: https://lnkd.in/eyEqtmyX Learn more about Navigator: https://lnkd.in/eSViU8Wt

How can you ensure your dental patients see you as their advocate? Dr. Curt Ringhofer, Spear Resident Faculty Member, shares how taking the “outside-in” approach to treatment planning conversations will help you understand exactly what your patients want from their oral healthcare, so you can provide clear guidance on treatment options to build long-term trust and support them on their journey. Click through to read more about Dr. Ringhofer's approach: https://bit.ly/4hPEc6t As a valued member of our Spear Resident Faculty, Dr. Ringhofer has decades of experience treating complex restorative cases and patients suffering from TMJ disorders. He’s a private practice owner, lectures across the country about occlusion and TMJ disorders, and serves as an instructor for our “Occlusion in Clinical Practice” workshop. #DentalHealth #PatientCare #TreatmentPlanning

Have you heard the news? 👀 Spear’s premier dental event is headed to ORLANDO, and we want you to join us March 20-22, 2025! What's even better? EVERYONE’S invited! At Spear Summit, you'll learn cutting-edge techniques from an international line-up of experts and how to put them into practice immediately, including: ✨ Prioritizing time and energy with Dr. Frank Spear ✨ Digital workflows from Spear's latest faculty innovators ✨ Methods to optimize esthetics and conserve tooth structure ✨ New approaches to orthodontic anchorage and aligner therapy ✨ How to manage practice and personal finances for growth Follow Dr. Darin Dichter's lead and get your ticket today, so you don’t miss out on unforgettable experiences, extraordinary connections, and a renewed sense of purpose that will energize your entire team. Early access registration here 👉 https://bit.ly/40L8sJD

A dental visit can be an overwhelming experience for patients, so taking time to listen, empathize, and communicate properly is vital to the success of case acceptance and building patient trust. Spear's patient education videos are designed to help dental professionals better communicate what patients can expect on the first visit, the details of their treatment plans, and proper home care hygiene techniques. Get access to Spear’s full library of patient education videos with Spear Online: https://lnkd.in/gPjSaKyP #DentalHealth #PatientCare #ClinicalExcellence

Yesterday, we turned learning into fun with a benefits fair! Spear team members had the opportunity to meet with vendors to learn more about their benefits and make informed decisions on their healthcare options, retirement planning, and more. The carnival themed day also included games, raffles, lunch from The Panini People, and a petting zoo! Check out the highlights from our event! ✨🎟️

If using centric relation as a condylar position works great on patients with structurally intact TMJs, what can we do for patients who don’t have “normal joints fitting in normal sockets”? In our latest Digest article, Spear Resident Faculty Member Dr. Jim McKee walks us through considerations for using centric relation and how the symptoms of an abnormal condyle–disc assembly could influence treatment planning. https://bit.ly/4fDCIdq #PatientCare #DentalHealth #ClinicalExcellence #TMJ

In honor of Veterans Day, we’re spotlighting MAJ Kimberly Schlam, DMD, MS, a valued member of Spear's Resident Faculty. After completing her dental residency, Dr. Schlam served as an active duty US Army officer, delivering dental care to soldiers across the Armed Forces. Reflecting on her military experience, she shares: “The Army defines resilience as the ability to grow and thrive in the face of challenges. I am grateful for my time serving active duty, where I learned the skills of resilience that I now apply on a daily basis: during my complex dental rehabilitation cases, running my private practice and leading a team, as well as balancing home life with two young children. I think more women should consider serving, particularly in dentistry, as my experience helps me reach any goal I set for myself today.” Thank you to all who served and who are still currently serving! 🇺🇸

We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Ricardo Mitrani, Spear Resident Faculty Member, has been awarded the prestigious Doctor Honoris Causa title from the University of Buenos Aires! This honorary doctorate recognizes Dr. Mitrani’s remarkable contributions to dentistry and his commitment to clinical excellence and leadership. His legacy continues to inspire dental professionals worldwide to strive for excellence and embrace innovation. https://bit.ly/3YWNZ2W Congratulations, Dr. Mitrani, on this well-deserved honor!

What does transparency look like within your dental team, and how can you help drive an engaged culture? Enter open-book management. OBM is designed to build a team that’s savvy about the business of dentistry and committed to practice growth. Our free guide lays out benefits, challenges, and helpful hints to effectively implement this tool. Download today and start driving the entrepreneurial spirit within your team: https://bit.ly/4fjGrg6 #TeamDynamics #PracticeGrowth #TeamCoaching